4Rattler ->20 vehicles ideal 25 maxThis trail starts in Green Canyon arroyo and turns out of the main canyon into an ascent to the top to the top. A few challenges will be present as you cross in and out of the canyon bottom before reaching the top. Depending on the size of the group, lunch will most likely be at the mountain top, taking in the views of the area. Following lunch you will descend down the backside, dropping off a few ledges along with tight turns before exiting back into Green Canyon. The trail covers less than a mile and depending on the size and capability of the group, it should take approximately half a day to run. A rear locker will help, if you don’t have a locker you may need a strap or winch or a good friend close by.

6Scratch->20 vehicles ideal 25 maxScratch was so named because of the high probability of NM pin striping there. Lots of ocotillo have been encountered. While it is one of the shorter trails, it does require time and attention to what you are doing. Many large boulders and narrow squeezes to negotiate. It has claimed at least one ring and pinion gear.

6Apache Canyon (The Long Way Home)->20 vehicles ideal 25 maxThe Apache Canyon trail begins at the Caballo Lake Dam. The trail goes through Apache Canyon and continues to the top of the Caballo Mountains. Most of the trail could be rated at 1 or 2, but two sections of ledges (12” to 18”) and large rocks (12” to 20”) must be negotiated. There are no by-passes for these obstacles. There is one optional ledge of about 30” for the adventurous, but this obstacle can be by-passed. The trail takes you to the top of the southern peak of the Caballo Mountains then runs along a ridge to the northern peak. The views east and west are spectacular. From the northern peak you can see Elephant Butte Lake and the town of Truth or Consequences. Along the ridge line, Space Port American can be seen with a good set of binoculars. This trail ends at the town of Truth or Consequence where you have the option of visiting a number of restaurants.

6Apache Canyon(Up and Back Again)-> 20 vehicles ideal 25 maxTo make this a true level 6 trail we are going to run this canyon to the end playing on all the obstacles and challenging ourselves. At the end we will have lunch then turn around and run back down the canyon playing as we go. Two sections of ledges (12” to 18”) and large rocks (12” to 20”) must be negotiated since there are no by-passes for these obstacles. There are optional ledges and boulders of about 30” for the adventurous, but these obstacles can be by-passed.

6Breathtaker->20 vehicles ideal 25 maxAfter a short time on a graded road you will drop off the side of the mountain heading down to the trail head. This trail is narrow and tight in places causing you to straddle V-shaped canyon bottoms. A few obstacles that will need to be climbed are steep and tight on each side. Providing mother-nature doesn't reshape the trail before we get there, it should it should be a good trail for off-road vehicles with 33-inch tires. One locker will be most useful negotiating the trail. Approximately two thirds of the way from the top, the trail will fork. For those of you that want to go bigger, the right fork will prove more challenging.